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Name: Rich Cooke

Show: Roots and Shoots

When are you on?
I am usually on on Monday’s from 6pm to 8pm. There are three of us who do the show. There is always one of us in the studio, sometimes two and on special occasions all three of us are there.

What type of music can we expect to hear on the show?
On the show we play world music, my thing is largely Latin, the other two DJ’s on the show play different types of world music.

How did discover this music?
I was in London and was into rock music. Then I heard some Latin, picked up on the rhythm and really liked it. I also used to play the conga a bit. When I moved to Exeter I joined a conga class from there I joined a band and that introduced me to a lot of the music I love today.

How long have you been DJ’ing?
I’ve been a Salsa DJ for two years

How did you start DJ’ing?
I was invited by Martin Hodge to join the Roots and Shoots team. I’ve known Martin for a very long time and it nice to be invited.

Can we find you DJ’ing anywhere other than on Phonic FM?
I DJ at monthly a Salsa night held at the Moose Centre on Blackboy Road. I am also thinking about putting on my own Salsa night.

What was has been your most embarrassing DJ’ing moment?
I was DJ’ing at the Salsa night and accidentally pressed the wrong button and the room went silent. The whole crowd looked at me with daggers!!

What has been your best DJ’ing moment?
Probably some of the positive email feedback we get on Phoinc.

Who is your favourite artist?
I’d have to say El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.

What is you all time favourite album?
30 Aniversario by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico…so many great songs

Where do you shop for music?
I usually shop online for my music.

Tags: Martin Henning, martin hodge, rich cooke, Roots and Shoots

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